Job Type
Full-Time
Job Duration
Indefinite
Salary
$44.62 - $60.90
Industry
Government/Civil Service
Min Experience
5-7 Years
Min Education
BA/BS/Undergraduate
Required Travel
0-10%
Salary - Type
Hourly Wage
Job Function
Project Manager
Description
Position Overview:
The position of IT Project Manager Sr. in the Project Management Office is responsible for managing multiple enterprise-wide IT projects impacting one or more City departments from business case to implementation and transition to operations. Exceptional stakeholder and communication management is essential in delivering technology solutions, communicating across a wide spectrum of audiences, and generating understanding and engagement within those audiences.
Responsibilities include developing charter, project scope, resource requirements, work plans, time schedules, communication plans, and creating work assignments to meet project or program objectives. This position is also responsible for writing RFPs, managing vendor contracts, performance, deliverables and payments.
IT Project Manager Sr. should work towards meeting Project Management Office goals and objectives and contribute to the goal of continuous improvement of the PMO. This position is also expected to mentor IT Project Managers as needed.
This position is remote, however onsite presence may be required, as operational needs determine.
Requirements
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus six (6) years of experience in a related field
- Experience may substitute for education for up to 4 years
- Master’s Degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience
Licenses or Certifications:
None
| Preferred Qualifications | Preferred Experience:
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| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities | Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 1. Direct and manage enterprise/corporate level information technology project development from beginning to end including highly complex or at risk projects submitting proposals, and recommend subsequent budget, scope and schedule changes and/or contingency plans where necessary 2. Develop project scope, cost estimates, human resource requirements, work plans, time schedules, communication plans, and makes work assignments to meet complex project or program objectives 3. Write Request For Proposals for external services and manage contracts and vendor performance, deliverables, and payments 4. Develop full scale complex project plans and associated communications documents, identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, and track and report on project milestones and deliverables 5. Develop written business requirements and models 6. Provide leadership in discussions of project management department goals and objectives with IT senior management 7. Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the City of Austin 8. Define the project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle 9. Effectively communicate project expectations to sponsor, team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion, and facilitate project management and project status review meetings 10. Develop successful transition, training plans and recognition for resources on the project team Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. • Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation • Knowledge of information technology project management principles, concepts and practices • Knowledge of system development lifecycle used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing systems • Knowledge of application programming, database and system design • Knowledge of XML and data interfaces • Knowledge of internet and network architecture • Knowledge of operating principles and information systems hardware and software • Skill in using project management software • Skill in developing process models and data flow diagrams • Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts • Skill in facilitating meetings of diverse stakeholders • Ability to develop written business requirements and models • Ability to accurately identify/determine customer needs and take appropriate actions and/or steps to address identified needs • Ability to recognize, value, and include different perspectives, experiences, approaches, and cultures in achieving organizational goals • Ability to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of others and the organization through consistency and reliability • Ability to give, receive, or share thoughts, ideas, perspective, and data to create shared understanding • Ability to inspire, motivate, and influence others to achieve individual and collective goals • Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner that solve issues and stand the test of time • Ability to recognize, plan, focus upon, and work toward what is most important or critical • Ability to recognize strengths and areas for improvement in others and to provide opportunities, guidance, and encouragement to build skills and capacity • Ability to recognize, manage, and resolve conflict efficiently and equitably • Ability to see a broad view of an issue or challenge across typical organizational lines and beyond the present • Ability to create, convey, and instill a unified vision and purpose • Ability to see past the moment and adapt to a rapidly changing environment • Ability to achieve organizational goals and objectives • Ability to navigate relationships involving complex, emotional, and/or value-based issues in order to influence and achieve positive results • Ability to define, analyze, and find solutions for difficult or complex problems • Ability to view the big picture • Ability to quickly become familiar with emerging technologies • Ability to identify trends as well as isolated events |
| Criminal Background Investigation | This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. |
| EEO/ADA | City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. |
Job ID: 73058546
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